Clinical features of gastroesophageal reflux disease and erosive esophagitis: Insights from patients undergoing esophagogastroduodenoscopy in resource-limited Ethiopia

Table 1 Risk factors of patients with erosive esophagitis at Tikur Anbesa specialized hospital and Adera medical and surgical center during the study period

Risk factors		Number (n)	Percentage (%)
BMI	Less than 18.5	13/221	5.9
	18.5-24.9	114/221	51.6
	24.9-29.9	75/221	33.9
	30 and above	19/221	8.6
Risk factor history	Family history present	39/221	17.6
	Symptoms during pregnancy	2/84	2.4
	Traditional herb use	18/221	8.1
	Myotomy for Achalasia	1/221	0.5
Smoking	Current smoker	11/221	5%
	Ex-smoker	8/221	3.6
Alcohol	Occasional	49/221	22.2
	More than 1 drink/week	28/221	12.7
Drug history	CCB	27/221	12.2
	Aspirin/NSAID	13/221	5.9
	Prednisolone	4/221	1.8
	Metformin	4/221	1.8
	Iron	2/221	0.9

BMI: Body mass index; CCB: Calcium channel blocker; NSAID: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.